Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

ESPN, Buster Olney
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Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 12min

Who Smells Now?: Mets Sweep the Phillies; Real Ways to Improve MLB; Where Will Kyle Schwarber Land in Free Agency?

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss Orioles infielder Luis Vazquez — Jorge’s cousin — hitting his first major league home run, the Mets sweeping the Phillies, the rise of Nolan McLean, Philadelphia navigating their pitching without Zack Wheeler, Kyle Schwarber’s upcoming free agency, and if Jorge has a lean in the AL MVP race between Aaron Boone and Cal Raleigh. Then, author Jane Leavy stops by to talk about her new book “Make Me Commissioner” and her concrete suggestions to improve Major League Baseball. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Kyle Schwarber. Plus, Todd Radom shares one of the most famous stories in baseball history during the Ballpark & Beyond. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:44 Jorge Castillo 27:44 Sarah Langs 29:50 Jane Leavy 50:29 Todd Radom 1:00:45 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 27, 2025 • 58min

Kid Gloves: Reds GM Nick Krall Stops By; West Coast Bias; Toronto’s X-Factor

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss an exciting series between the Padres and Mariners, the Cal Raleigh-Aaron Judge MVP race coming down to the season’s final month, Clayton Kershaw continuing to roll, the odd situation with Ketel Marte in Arizona, and which teams may see managerial changes this offseason. Then, Red GM Nick Krall stops by to talk about his team grinding in pursuit of a playoff spot, his moves at the trade deadline to bolster the squad, and his emphasis on playing clean. Later, Hembo on the Anthony Volpe situation continuing to fester, why base running isn’t the Yankees’ biggest issue, Trevor Rogers dominating, Will Smith holding the Dodgers lineup together, and Shane Bieber shoving for the Blue Jays. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:50 Tim Kurkjian 23:00 Reds GM Nick Krall 32:56 Hembo 62:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 25, 2025 • 50min

Different Crew: Red Sox Best Yankees in Weekend Series; Cal Raleigh Records Remarkable Milestone

David Cone, Boog Sciambi and Mike Couzens are in the Clown Car after Sunday Night Baseball, diagnosing the state of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. They also discuss what’s next for Anthony Volpe after being benched, Milwaukee honoring Bob Uecker and Cal Raleigh’s historic weekend. Then, Buster talks to Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. Next. Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Mike Couzens and Doug Glanville talk to Yankees manager Aaron Boone and closer David Bednar for ESPN Radio. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:51 Clown Car 28:17 Trevor Story 29:59 Sarah Langs 31:05 Aaron Boone w/ ESPN Radio 36:00 David Bednar 39:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 22, 2025 • 50min

Strategic Deception: Yankees-Red Sox Meet After 2 Months; Cubs & Dodgers Obscuring Issues

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners struggling to pitch away from home, Kyle Tucker playing through a hairline fracture in his hand, and how the Dodgers are managing the outfield. Then, Red Sox play-by-play voice Dave O’Brien stops by to talk about the state of the Red Sox with a big series against the Yankees this weekend. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:09 David Schoenfield 17:40 Dave O’Brien 29:41 Todd Radom 42:57 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 20, 2025 • 56min

Dope Like You: Judge & Boone’s Differing Injury Stories; Expansion & Realignment Talk; Kyle Tucker Takes a Seat

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss why there is no rift between Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone following their differing injury assessments, if Tim is opening to realignment, Buster’s belief the Royals are the 2025 Tigers, Tim’s time in Williamsport, and Nolan McLean’s athleticism. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about Zack Wheeler’s injury news, Kyle Tucker’s struggles and Nick Kurtz putting up freakish numbers. Plus, what are Buster and Tim serving their families on vacation? CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:04 Tim Kurkjian 29:14 Hembo 47:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 18, 2025 • 37min

Brain Is Working: Clown Car Rides Through Williamsport for the Little League Classic

David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster are in the Clown Car following the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa. The guys discuss a 7-3 Mets win over the Mariners on Sunday Night Baseball, Nolan McLean providing the Mets a spark, Mark Vientos getting going, why Mariners are still the best team in the American League, and the interactions between the Major Leaguers and the Little Leaguers. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with help from the White Sox’s Colson Montgomery and the Red Sox’s Roman Anthony. Later, the ESPN Radio crew of Mike Couzens and Doug Glanville talk to Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil, and Mariners manager Dan Wilson.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:57 Clown Car 19:22 Sarah Langs 21:00 Jeff McNeil w/ ESPN Radio 24:00 Dan Wilson w/ ESPN Radio 30:51 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 15, 2025 • 48min

Winning Burgers: Dan Shulman on the Blue Jays; Operational Humility in Milwaukee; Big Padres-Dodgers Series This Weekend

Dan Shulman and Buster discuss the Toronto Blue Jays perched atop the American League, the latest on George Springer, wearing down pitchers, the veteran staring pitching, and when we might see top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about the Brewers’ confidence, the Cubs calling up Owen Caissie, and the Padres taking a lead in the NL West over the Dodgers. Next, Sarah Langs has an essay on Mariners. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:54 Dan Shulman 15:11 Jesse Rogers 30:09 Sarah Langs 32:16 Todd Radom 41:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 6min

Always Up To Something: Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski on Trading for Jhoan Duran; AL & NL West Races; Hembo on the Brewers

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Cal Raleigh as the main attraction during the Little League Classic in Williamsport, the Padres catching the Dodgers in the NL West, the Mariners catching the Astros in the AL West, the Brewers lighting up Paul Skenes, and how Skenes should handle his future on a bad team. Then, Dave Dombrowski talks about his conversations with the Twins when acquiring Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline, if he's ever fearful when executing a trade and the importance of relationships in his position. Later, Hembo on the Yankees' schedule advantage as they try to stay in the playoff race, the Mets' pitching woes, three reasons why Milwaukee is the best team in baseball, Jerry Dipoto building the best lineup in Seattle since 2001, and the Rockies are having a pernicious effect on the playoff picture. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:24 Tim Kurkjian 25:26 Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski 37:49 Hembo 56:47 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 11, 2025 • 36min

Old-Timers: Another Clown Car Cameo; Brewers Creating Distance in NL Central; Boog w/ Kyle Tucker

David Cone, a former MLB pitcher renowned for his time with the Yankees, joins the conversation to delve into the ups and downs of New York baseball. The group shares lighthearted banter about the Cardinals and Cubs post-game, while Cone emphasizes the Brewers' impressive resilience. They also discuss the precarious positions of the Mets and Yankees in the Wild Card race. The conversation shifts to Mariano Rivera's injury and the excitement of the upcoming Little League Classic, with witty insights from Boog Sciambi and a chat with Kyle Tucker rounding off the discussion.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 53min

Mud Birds: Royals GM J.J. Picollo on Deadline Moves & Extending Seth Lugo; Snippets of Desperation in the AL East

Royals GM J.J. Picollo joins Buster to discuss his traded deadline experience, how much the parity in the American League was a factor in making moves, extending Seth Lugo, adding Mike Yastrzemski, and trading Freddy Fermin to the Padres. Then, Alden Gonzalez talks about the tight AL East race, his preseason Mariners’ prediction, the Yankees trying to get Devin Williams right, and Mookie Betts figuring it out at the plate. Then, Sarah Langs on the Brewers reaching 70 wins. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:40 Royals GM J.J. Picollo 16:06 Alden Gonzalez 33:58 Sarah Langs 35:44 Todd Radom 46:03 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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